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Electrical power distribution and communication system for an underwater cable

  • US 7,176,589 B2
  • Filed: 12/19/2001
  • Issued: 02/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/22/1995
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An underwater power distribution system for powering a plurality of devices comprising:

  • an underwater cable, the devices being disposed along the underwater cable;

    a main power line extending through the underwater cable;

    a plurality of power distribution lines;

    a plurality of power distributors, each being electrically coupled between the main power line and one of the power distribution lines to transfer power from the main power line to the power distribution line; and

    a plurality of power couplers disposed at selected locations along the underwater cable, each power distribution line being coupled to one or more power couplers and each power coupler being disposed proximate one of the devices for coupling power to the proximate device.

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